Find out how popular the last name Nishino is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Nishino.

Nishino, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Nishino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nishino in America

Nishino is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nishino surname appeared 232 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Nishino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nishino to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Nishino

The surname Nishino originates from Japan and is believed to have emerged during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE). It is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "nishi," meaning "west," and the suffix "-no," which denotes a possessive or locational sense. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person or family residing in the western region of a particular area.

Historically, surnames in Japan were relatively uncommon until the late 19th century when the government mandated their adoption by all citizens. Prior to this, people were primarily identified by their given names, titles, or place of origin. As a result, records of the Nishino surname from ancient texts or manuscripts are scarce.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Nishino name can be found in the 16th century, when a samurai warrior named Nishino Yukitsuna (born circa 1530) served under the renowned daimyo (feudal lord) Oda Nobunaga. Yukitsuna played a vital role in several battles during the Sengoku period, a time of intense civil war in Japan.

Another notable figure bearing the Nishino surname was Nishino Masahiro (1605-1679), a prominent Confucian scholar and educator during the Edo period. He established a private academy in Kyoto, which attracted students from across Japan and contributed significantly to the spread of Confucian teachings throughout the country.

In the realm of literature, Nishino Keizaburo (1833-1905) was a notable writer and poet of the late Edo and early Meiji periods. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to the development of modern Japanese poetry, blending traditional forms with Western influences.

During the 20th century, Nishino Hiromi (1930-2017) gained recognition as a pioneering female artist and sculptor. Her works, often inspired by nature and mythology, were exhibited both nationally and internationally, earning her numerous accolades and a place as a prominent figure in Japan's contemporary art scene.

More recently, Nishino Makoto (born 1970) has made a name for himself as a renowned landscape architect and urban designer. His innovative projects, which seamlessly integrate natural elements into urban environments, have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in his field.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nishino

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Nishino.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Nishino was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Nishino has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Nishino was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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